Senior Project Manager

Calian Group Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology and engineering firm is looking for a Project Manager for their Nuclear division in Toronto. The role involves leading and delivering projects, managing schedules, identifying risks, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management, preferably with a degree in engineering or business, and proficiency in project management software. The position requires flexibility to work on-site across various customer locations within the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, business, or business administration.
• At least 15-20 years’ experience of managing projects is required.
• PMP or equivalent project management training is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of budgeting and scheduling.
• Condition of employment is acquiring nuclear site security clearance.
• Willingness to work at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects from initiation to closeout.
• Develop, track and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Liaise effectively with clients.
• Monitor and control project progress, providing updates to senior management.
• Develop new clients and projects.

Job description

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

This is a unique opportunity to join Calian’s Nuclear division that has experienced tremendous growth over the last few years as we continue to power Canada’s Nuclear future, supporting projects and customers in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan. We are a team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join Calian to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem‑solving that push us forward to improve life on Earth. If you’re excited to expand our position in nuclear, and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

Calian Nuclear is a proud participant of the #Equalby30pledge, which represents our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by ensuring access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal leadership. As a team, we’re proud to be on our way towards gender equality and will continue to advocate for women and diversity in the energy sector.

The Calian Nuclear team provides a comprehensive range of services covering the entire nuclear lifecycle. This includes Safety Analysis, Licensing, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Protection, Decommissioning, Waste management, and cutting‑edge Systems Engineering and Robotics.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is accountable for leading and delivering projects in Calian’s Nuclear and Environmental division from initiation to closeout, while effectively balancing the requirements of quality, scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of skilled engineers, analysts, vendors and other project support staff to deliver projects/programs/portfolios on time and on budget.
• Develop, track and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Liaise effectively with clients.
• Monitor and control progress on the project, providing regular updates on schedule and budget to senior management and to clients.
• Develop new clients and projects based on expertise in project areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, business, or business administration;
• At least 15-20 years’ experience of managing projects is required;
• PMP or equivalent project management training is considered an asset;
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project;
• Working knowledge and application of quality standards, CNSC regulatory documents, and other applicable nuclear codes and standards is preferable;
• Demonstrated technical writing experience;
• A demonstratable track record in managing multiple customers and coordination of multiple projects or large programs simultaneously;
• Demonstrated team building skills coupled with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of budgeting and scheduling;
• Condition of employment is acquiring nuclear site security clearance;
• Willingness to work at customer sites (may include Toronto, Tiverton, Durham Region, Regina, or Ottawa);
• Experience with nuclear and environmental related projects is an asset; and
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, team‑player who looks for win‑win solutions and provides excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for Government of Canada security clearance.
• Must be able to work hybrid within the Greater Toronto Area and be willing to travel as required.